Author Archives: stenoodie

About stenoodie

I'm a stenographer, foodie, avid traveller, and mom of 3 who loves to share her experiences with the world.

NCRA Convention 2013 in Nashville. Day 4. August 10, 2013.

Posted on January 6, 2014 by stenoodie

Day 4 marked the last full day of steno seminars, the NCRA Awards Luncheon, and the President’s Dinner Party (Casino Royale themed this year). I didn’t write up a blog post about Day 4 the night it happened, so this … Continue reading →

Kamasutra Indian Restaurant & Wine Bar

Posted on January 5, 2014 by stenoodie

Kamasutra Indian Restaurant & Wine Bar is located in the Midtown area of Toronto at the major intersection of Bayview and Eglinton. It is a sophisticated and nicely decorated space that is very inviting and cozy. From its fancy decor … Continue reading →

Posted in Complimentary Adventures, Food | Tagged @kamasutrarest, butter chicken, chicken pakoras, food blog, foodie, Indian, Indian cuisine, Kamasutra Indian Restaurant & Wine Bar, Lamb Rogan Josh, midtown, Naan, Popadoms, ras malai, restaurant review, rice, romantic, Toronto | 3 Comments

Thai Basil

Posted on January 4, 2014 by stenoodie

This Thai restaurant boasts “Thai Chef. Thai Food. Thai Taste.” on their restaurant signage. I popped into Thai Basil for lunch on a weekday with my mom and I was surprised to see that the restaurant was bustling with lots … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged food blog, foodie, lunch, mussamun curry beef brisket, pad thai, restaurant review, Richmond Hill, Thai, Thai Basil, Thai cold rolls | 2 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: Beginning

Posted on January 3, 2014 by stenoodie

Beginning: “”A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” ~Lao-tzu This picture represents not only the 6-year-olds’ hands, signifying youth and lots of new beginnings, but also the paw of a Canadian polar bear.

Posted in Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged field trip, new beginnings, polar bear paw, postaday, Toronto Zoo, weekly photo challenge | 10 Comments

Da Fu Seafood Cuisine

Posted on January 2, 2014 by stenoodie

This is yet another Chinese restaurant that I’ve previously been to — Da Fu Seafood Cuisine (“da fu” in Chinese means “big fortune”). My family and I ate here recently for dinner during the holidays for my uncle’s birthday. It’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged Chinese, crab, Da Fu Seafood Cuisine, dinner, eel, food blog, foodie, lobster, restaurant review, Scarborough, seafood | 4 Comments

Firefly Seafood & Steak House

Posted on January 1, 2014 by stenoodie

I’ve been to this restaurant several times with friends and family. They serve many types of Western dishes in an HK-cafe style fashion by serving their lunch or dinner combos with a drink and a soup of the day.

Posted in Food | Tagged baked half lobster, BBQ tenderloin with black pepper sauce, Firefly Seafood & Steak House, First Markham Place, food blog, foodie, free wifi, linguini, lobster bisque, Markham, restaurant review | 7 Comments

2013: Year in Reflection

Posted on December 31, 2013 by stenoodie

This is the obligatory blog post that summarizes my year in 2013: – First off, 2013 was definitely a year of travel. I visited: Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, and Jia Men, China in February-March Beijing, Xi’an, Shanghai, and Shandong … Continue reading →

Posted in Life | Tagged 2013, accomplishments, memories, reflection | 6 Comments

NCRA Convention 2013 in Nashville. Day 3. August 9, 2013.

Posted on December 31, 2013 by stenoodie

Today’s events were all about steno seminars and really getting into the nitty-gritty of what the NCRA Convention and Expo is all about.

Posted in Steno, Travel | Tagged court reporters, Midtown Cafe, Nashville, National Court Reporters Association, NCRA Convention 2013, Paisano’s Pizzaria & Vino, seminars, steno | 4 Comments

NCRA Convention 2013 in Nashville. Day 2. August 8, 2013.

Posted on December 30, 2013 by stenoodie

Today was a full day of sightseeing and the first glimpse into the NCRA Convention 2013. In the morning after a quick breakfast at the Conservatory Cafe, Cynthia and I took the complimentary hotel shuttle to Opry Mills Mall which … Continue reading →

Posted in Steno, Travel | Tagged 400 wpm, Country music, Country Music Hall of Fame, Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, Grand Ole Opry, Guinness World Record Attempt, Nashville, NCRA 2013 Convention, Opry Backstage Grill, Opry House, Opry Mills, Opry Mills Mall, Southern Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Trace Atkins' Just Fishin' Fried Catfish, World Record Attempt | 7 Comments

Saigon Star

Posted on December 29, 2013 by stenoodie

Saigon Star is one of the many restaurants that is located at Highway 7 and Chalmers Road. It’s a casual restaurant that serves Vietnamese food. I’ve been to this restaurant a couple of times before; once when I was a … Continue reading →